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GU02 XHC

2002 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,880 mi
Last recorded67,880 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 XHC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 67,880 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 67,880 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi section. (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Steering retaining device insecure column bolt loose. (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively worn. (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer. (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 63,878 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 63,878 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint locking device insecure bolt / clamp loose. movement at pinion to lower column. (2.1.6)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor / jack point. (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor / jack point. (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 60,362 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 57,850 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system corroding

lower gear box damp

Pass 25 Mar 2013 54,265 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 50,437 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 46,044 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

gutter full up

Pass 22 Mar 2010 41,895 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 37,918 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 37,918 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 34,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 28,698 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 22,724 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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GU02 XHC is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 59,323 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU02 XHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 24 years old, this Fiat Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GU02 XHC registered?

GU02 XHC is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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